IWC Schaffhausen Takes a Bite Out of the Big Apple

Date — 23 April, 2012

Share:

Outside

Pilot

Portuguese

Aquatimer

Da Vinci

Ingenieur

New York, April 2012 – Swiss luxury watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen opened its first US Flagship Boutique in New York City in April – the largest of its kind worldwide. Founded in 1868 by Florentine Ariosto Jones – an American entrepreneur who aimed to combine Swiss watch making with the demand for luxury watches in the United States – IWC continues the company’s rich tradition at 535 Madison Avenue, returning to its roots in the heart of Manhattan’s luxury district.

“The opening of this Flagship Boutique in New York City marks a major milestone for IWC Schaffhausen,” says CEO Georges Kern. “It not only reflects the success of the brand, but also pays tribute to the home country of the company’s founder and to our American heritage. We are looking forward to welcoming our customers at this marvelous location at Madison Avenue and inviting them to experience IWC’s spirit and philosophy.” In fact, founder Florentine Ariosto Jones was born only a few miles away from the company’s new landmark.

The New York City Flagship Boutique is not only a high-profile retail location for the company’s much-coveted timepieces, but also an expression of its core values, innovation, and engineering excellence. The unique architecture presents the company’s watch families – Aquatimer, Pilot’s Watches, Portofino, Ingenieur, Da Vinci, and Portuguese – in emotive settings that reflect their individual character. The more than 3,000-square-foot, bi-level boutique carries on the company’s special tradition with IWC’s classic collection of fine timepieces, as well as an assortment of limited-edition models.

The exclusive IWC Collection – only on display in the two Flagship Boutiques in Hong Kong and New York City – has strong links with the various product lines and is made up of innovative, handpicked items and accessories as exquisite and outstanding as the watches themselves. From a professional diving kit in the colors of the Aquatimer Automatic 2000 to the collection’s high-tech road bike made of carbon fiber with engraved initials, the Flagship Boutique’s unique atmosphere invites customers to an inspirational voyage into the fascinating stories attached to the brand and each of its product families.

News

New York City Flagship Boutique Opening

Yesterday, Swiss luxury watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen celebrated the opening of its first US Flagship Boutique in New York City – the largest of its kind worldwide.

Passion IWC

IWC PRESENTS: Howard Bingham - on Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali is the greatest athlete who ever lived. In this special tribute, his best friend and photographer, Howard Bingham, talks about the champ.

Explore More Articles

IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN ANNOUNCES COMMITMENT TO FRENCH FILMMAKING

IWC Schaffhausen sets up another milestone in its commitment to filmmaking. As official partner of the Festival du Film Francophone d’Angoulême, the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer now promotes French-speaking films from various countries including France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Canada, Switzerland, Africa and the Middle East. Read Article

The Portofino for Two from IWC Schaffhausen: A very special way to tie the knot

IWC Schaffhausen has created a seductive range of partners’ watches to grace its Portofino collection. The Portofino Automatic and the smaller Portofino Automatic 37 have formed a bond and together set off their respective attractions to their best advantage. Read Article

IWC Schaffhausen Celebrates Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing Victory

After almost 72,000 kilometres, IWC-sponsored Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing (ADOR), led by Skipper and two-time Olympic silver medallist Ian Walker, has emerged as the victor in the Volvo Ocean Race 2014–15. Read Article